Forgot to add... doorslammers only =)
I'd like the ability to drive the car to and from the track. Appears street
legal type vehicle.
I've considered the Mr2 Turbo also...i think it's one of the better platforms.
Mid-engine and RWD is great fun!
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>From: Mr53CSP@aol.com
>Reply-To: Mr53CSP@aol.com
>To: <autox@autox.team.net>
>Subject: What's a good road racing car...
>Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 11:18:02 EST
>
>Currently, i have a '90 Honda CRX HF for the autocrossing duty and will be
>running it every so often on a road track. I'm looking for a seperate road
>racing car though (since alignment settings and suspension settings will be
>different)...Here's my requirements (sorry if they are really specific):
>
>1. No domestic vehicles. I like being the underdog.
>2. Cost of the vehicle is less than $5K.
>3. I'd prefer RWD, but, i could settle for FWD if all else fails.
>Definitely no AWD (nothing against AWD).
>4. No rx7s (i had one...)
>5. parts should be somewhat cheap (including engines)
>Overall, something inexpensive, looks somewhat modern, and relatively easy
>to work on.
>
>What I've had in mind was an older Corolla or Celica that was RWD. I'm sure
>the engine can be replaced or rebuilt for pretty cheap. Parts on it could
>be found in any junkyard.
>A 240z would be a nice too, but, i think power would be a problem (i don't
>know of too many strong 240z's).
>
>then, i'm thinking about if i ever want to go professional...the Corolla or
>240z won't be eligible models (in some of the venues i wish to enter in.
>(ie. USTCC, NASA, etc)
>
>So, I've toyed with the idea of an EG Civic (92-95) hatchback. They are
>outrageously nimble and stay close to the CRX handling that i'm use to.
>Power might be a problem in the straights though. Plus i have a lot of
>experience working on them.
>
>I haven't really looked in the direction of European cars...just because
>they are quite costly and parts can be expensive. And i have very little
>knowledge regarding them...
>
>
>So, my question is...what other cars are out there that i'm just not
>looking at that are excellent cars to work with?!
>
>-Kam
>Las Vegas Region
>'90 CRX HF (53 CSP)
>2K Maxima
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